Earlier the people who wanted to buy a SUV, used to opt for Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V or Mitsubishi Outlander. Because, those cars had been dominating the SUV segment for a long time. But with the introduction of 2008 2009 Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai has put the monopoly of Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi at stake. If you go by the statistics, you will find that the SUVs from Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi combined for more than 250,000 U.S. sales in 2003. However, the trend is going to change as Hyundai has set the aim of selling 50,000 2008 2009 Hyundai Tucson a year to give other SUV manufacturers a run for their money. With affordable price range (the fwd GL models start with $17,000 with the awd LX at just $20,000) and technological excellence, the 2008 2009 Hyundai Tucson will definitely a strong customer base in the SUV class.

The 2008 2009 Hyundai Tucson has a touch of individuality in every aspect. Be it headroom, legroom and interior volume, the car has set a new standard without defying the core specification of a SUV. The 2008 2009 Hyundai Tucson is 170.3 inches long i.e. it is shorter than the CR-V and Outlander. But the103.6-inch wheelbase of Hyundai Tucson is six inches greater than the RAV4's. The car has adequate front and rear passenger room to offer the passengers a comfortable ride. But there is a drawback. For the taller passengers, the car interior lacks enough space. The sitting in a knees-up position can become an irritant. But, the 2008 2009 Hyundai Tucson is quite spacious. If needed, you can accommodate cargo in a Hyundai Tucson just by folding the rear set flat. But the interior plastics and car leather are a big disappointment.

Hyundai wants to see itself among the five largest automakers by 2010. And with a hope to achieve that rare feat, they have launched the 2008 2009 Hyundai Tucson. Some minor glitches apart, 2008 2009 Hyundai Tucson has the resources to give Hyundai a good mileage in the SUV class.